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Html Elements

Hey, everyone! In this guide, we’ll dive into HTML Elements — the building blocks of every web page. Understanding how elements work is essential to writing clean, functional HTML. Let's explore their types, syntax, and practical usage.

1. What is an HTML Element?​

An HTML element is a complete unit in HTML that defines content and its structure. It consists of:

  • An opening tag (<p>)
  • Content (Hello, world!)
  • A closing tag (</p>)

Example:​

<p>Hello, world!</p>

Here, <p> is a paragraph element containing the text "Hello, world!".

2. Types of HTML Elements​

HTML elements are categorized into two main types:

2.1 Block-level Elements​

Block-level elements take up the full width available and start on a new line.

Examples:​

<h1>This is a heading</h1>
<p>This is a paragraph</p>
<div>This is a division</div>

2.2 Inline Elements​

Inline elements only take up as much width as necessary and do not start on a new line.

Examples:​

<span>This is a span</span>
<a href="#">This is a link</a>
<strong>This is bold</strong>

3. Empty (Void) Elements​

Empty elements don’t have any content or closing tags.

Common Empty Elements:​

<br>     <!-- Line break -->
<hr>     <!-- Horizontal rule -->
<img src="image.jpg" alt="An image">
<input type="text">
Note

Empty elements end with a > and do not have a closing tag.

4. Nested HTML Elements​

You can place one HTML element inside another — this is called nesting.

Example:​

<p>This is a <strong>bold</strong> word inside a paragraph.</p>

Always make sure to close the inner tags before closing the outer tag.

5. Semantic vs Non-Semantic Elements​

Semantic Elements:​

These clearly describe their meaning to both the browser and the developer.

Examples:​

<header>...</header>
<article>...</article>
<footer>...</footer>

Non-Semantic Elements:​

These don’t convey meaning about their content.

Examples:​

<div>...</div>
<span>...</span>

6. Customizing Elements with Attributes​

Attributes provide extra information about an element and are written in the opening tag.

Example:​

<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank">Visit Site</a>
  • href: Specifies the URL
  • target="_blank": Opens in a new tab

7. Conclusion​

HTML elements form the core structure of every web page. By mastering different types of elements, how they behave, and how to use them properly, you lay a strong foundation for becoming a web developer. Keep practicing and experiment with different combinations!